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Reports on problems that have caused turbulence in the British investment sector. Misselling scandals; Debates over commission among independent financial advisers; Consolidation in the industry; Actions taken by the British Financial Services Authority to address misselling issues involving...

Reports on changes in the mortgage sector of relevance to indendent financial advisers in Great Britain. Concerns of independent advisers about the onset of statutory regulation in October 2004; Impact of consolidation in the sector on brokers.

Reports on the activity of independent financial advisory firms in the network sector in Great Britain, during 2003-2004. Factors influencing the sector; Consolidation in the sector; Major business moves.

Presents statistics on international mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as of June 2000. Announced United States target M&A advisers, large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap; Largest acquisition related syndicated loans; Top U.S. acquisition related lenders; 2000 global target announced M&A volume; Most...

Comments on the realization within the financial services sector that mergers and consolidations are not always advantageous for companies. Examples of mergers that yielded negative results; Decline in the return on investment rates of merging businesses; Efforts of businesses that have resisted...

The article discusses the factors contributing to the growing acquisitive interest in advisory firms in Great Britain. It explains how independent financial advisers can strengthen their business models to secure a deal. The article identifies the drivers of interest in the financial services...

Reports on the merger and acquisition (M&A) business advising activity in the United States financial services industry during the second quarter of 2001. Six biggest M&A announcements for the period; Companies involved in M&A deals that outsourced the advisory work; Top M&A advisers during the...